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California's family courts aim to prioritize children's well-being when making custody determinations. Joint custody arrangements can enable both parents to remain present and engaged in their children's lives. Sharing physical and legal custody can be complex, and...
California is a community property state, meaning all debts and assets acquired during the marriage are marital property and belong equally to both parties. Generally, property that belonged to one individual before the marriage will go back to that individual in...
All divorces are difficult, but divorces involving high-net-worth couples can be particularly challenging. With substantial amounts of money, real estate and other assets to divide, the involved parties have a lot to lose. Avoiding these common mistakes can help you...
Divorce is hard on individuals, couples and children, but it also affects those who are outside of the nuclear family. Loving grandparents can become victims when complicated family matters prevent them from spending quality time with their young grandchildren. Legal...
If your elderly parent or loved one can no longer live or do certain tasks independently, you may consider establishing a California guardianship. This legal arrangement, called a conservatorship when established for adults, gives a responsible person the right to...
When you split from your husband or wife in California, you may have concerns about whether you might be able to maintain the same standard of living you have come to enjoy once your divorce becomes final. You may feel especially fearful about your financial future if...
Incidents of domestic violence are taken very seriously. If you are a California parent who is going through a split and there’s a history of domestic violence in your relationship, it can affect child custody. How domestic violence affects children Sadly, more than...
The community property law in California requires family law judges to divide marital estates equally in divorce cases, but the assets that divorcing spouses acquired before they got married are usually considered separate property. However, separate assets may become...
In the state of California, both parents are typically given the opportunity to have custody of their children. However, the structure of your parenting plan is based on the specific circumstances of your case. For instance, if you have an irregular work schedule, it...
When couples in California divorce, part of the process will be dividing the property and debt acquired during the marriage. Part of the property might have been acquired during the marriage but while the couple lived outside of California. This property is considered...